He co-stars alongside Viola Davis, who received a nod for Best Supporting Actress in the film which is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by August Wilson, who wrote the play in 1983.

It premiered on Broadway in 1987 and closed just over a year later in 1988. It's had a few revivals through the years, both on Broadway in New York and the west end in London.

Most notably, the play returned to Broadway in 2010, with Denzel and Viola playing the lead roles. Both actors won Tony awards for their performances.

The film is set in the lower-middle-class African American area of Pittsburgh in the mid-1950s.

Dazzling! Her chic designer number included intricately detailed beading throughout and a satin neckline

Honored! The A-list actor, 62, received two Oscar nominations - for Best Motion Picture and Best Actor - for his powerful drama Fences

It centers on Troy (Denzel), a 53-year-old man who struggles to provide for his family. Troy was a great baseball player when he was younger, but spent time in prison for an accidental murder he committed during a robbery.

To provide for his family, he works as a trash collector and maintains a good relationship with his wife, Rose (Viola).

Matt Damon and wife Luciana Barroso also were certainly contenders for most beautiful couple at the biggest night in Hollywood.

The A-lister, 46, who is a producer of Best Picture nominee Manchester By The Sea, was perfect in a three-piece navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and black bow tie.

Perfect pair! Matt Damon and wife Luciana Barroso were certainly contenders for most beautiful couple at the biggest night in Hollywood

Eye-popping! Luciana's gown featured a plunging neckline and a cut-out bodice with thin straps

Dapper: The A-lister, 46, who is a producer of Best Picture nominee Manchester By The Sea, was perfect in a three-piece navy tuxedo with white dress shirt and black bow tie

His stunning spouse of 12 years looked sensational in quicksilver satin with a very revealing bodice.

Luciana's gown featured a plunging neckline and a cut-out bodice with thin straps.

Justin Timberlake received an Oscar nomination for his hit Can't Stop the Feeling on the Troll soundtrack, but wife Jessica Biel clearly stole the show.

The SexyBack singer, 36, gushed over his wife of four years while speaking with E's Ryan Seacrest when asked who designed her shimmering silver and gold beaded gown.

Golden couple! Justin Timberlake received an Oscar nomination for his hit Can't Stop the Feeling on the Troll soundtrack, but wife Jessica Biel clearly stole the show

'I call it perfection': The SexyBack singer, 36, gushed over his wife of four years while speaking with E's Ryan Seacrest when asked who designed her shimmering silver and gold beaded gown

Flawless! The stunner - who turns 35 next week - dazzled in a skintight Kaufmanfranco dress